Community Schools Coordinator (Social Worker) NCHS

JOB SUMMARY:  The Community Schools Coordinator is a school-based position whose primary responsibility is to establish a community school model at the assigned school. The Community Schools Coordinator is responsible for completing a comprehensive needs assessment at the assigned school for appropriate wraparound services to enhance the success of all students.  The Community Schools Coordinator, in partnership with the school administration, and the Student Services division, will develop and implement a plan to implement strategies identified through the needs assessment.

This is a grant-funded position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related human services field (education, social work, counseling, psychology).  Master's preferred.
• Demonstrated success in supervisory or leadership activities.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience providing services to students.
• Current Maryland Department of Health license as a mental health provider, state-certified school psychologist, and/or School Social Worker Certification. (Verification of license is preferred to be submitted with the application.)
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regulating mental health and special education.
• Knowledge of CCPS policies, mission, vision, goals, and programs. 
• Demonstrated success in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Ability to work independently, and work a flexible schedule and travel throughout Caroline County and attend state meetings as needed using personal or agency vehicle.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for the development of the community schools plan, in partnership with school administration and the division of Student Services, at the assigned school.
• Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and data gathering for planning - involves community partners in training and planning and educates community partners on project responsibilities and procedures for the assigned school.
• Works collaboratively with school administration to establish and maintain ongoing relationships with community organizations, community members, and businesses to increase their involvement and support for students and their families.
• Maintains a welcoming environment for families to access school information and resources, and welcomes new students and families to the school.
• Attends school-based meetings that may include school leadership meetings, community schools meetings, and PBIS meetings.
• Develops events and activities based on topics relevant to school and student learning.
• Participates in professional development related to the Community Schools program.
• Identifies resources in the community that addresses the needs of families within the school community, and communicates directly with families about those resources, as needed.
• Ensures alignment and integration of all programming to the school’s vision.
• Supports all efforts associated with Community Schools initiatives related to the Maryland State Department of Education, Concentration of Poverty Grant Program. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.  This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.

PAY & HOURS:  This position is a grant-funded, full-time 11-month position with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, including the employee benefits package.  This position will follow the Caroline County Board of Education, Support Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities related to this position. 

Salary : $62,110 - $93,711